Leyland dentist opens up NHS places for children - here's how to get one
A Leyland dental practice has announced it is offering NHS help to children under the age of 16.
71 Dental in Towngate made headlines earlier this year when they opened up their adult NHS waiting list to 500 people - and places were gone within 48 seconds.
Now they have awarded a new NHS contract to focus on children 16 and under who are not currently registered with a dental practice, helping them access routine NHS dental check-ups and any treatment they may need.
A spokesman for the practice said: “With increasing numbers of children struggling to access NHS dentistry, we’re hoping this initiative will make a meaningful difference to families in Leyland and the surrounding area.
“Rather than limiting this initiative to our own patient list and their extended families, we felt it was important to reach children across the wider community who may be struggling to access NHS dental care. To do this, we’re working closely with local nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools, who are helping us share the information with families.”
How to get in touch
Parents, carers and guardians can then contact the surgery directly and the team will arrange their child’s NHS dental check-up.
The pratice is also planning to extend the initiative to local secondary schools over the coming days. No limit on the number of places has been announced.
Contact the surgery on 01772 458855 / 424763 or visit: www.71dental.co.uk